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Some examples of the colorful English language, as spoken by Americans:
at peace - relaxed and happy
every trick in the book - every deceptive method known
Johnny-on-the-spot - someone who is in the right place at the right time
make a killing - to have a great success, especially in making money
nine-to-five job - a job with normal daytime hours
scream bloody murder - to complain bitterly
take a powder - to leave; to leave town

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